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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus climbed a hill and sat down with his disciples around him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now Jesus went up on the mountain and was sitting there with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He was sitting down with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down there with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus went up a mountain and sat down there with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jesus went up a mountain and sat down there with His disciples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus went up into the mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jesus went up into the mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus went up a mountain and sat with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus went up a hill and sat down with his disciples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus went up on a hillside and sat down there with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Jesus went on up the mountainside and sat down there with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus went up into the mountain, and he sat there with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus went upon a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up the hill, and sat there with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus went up into the mountain, and he sat there with his disciples. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jesus went up to the mountain, and He was sitting with His disciples there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now Jesus went up on the mountain and was sitting there with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jesus went up to the mount, and he was there sitting with his disciples,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus went up into the mount, and sat there with his disciples.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Jesus therefore went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Jesus went onto a mountain, and he sat down there with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Jesus went up to the mountain, and he sat there with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And Yeshua went up to a mountain and sat down there with his disciples.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus went up into the mountain, and sat there with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus came into the mountain; and was sitting there with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat down with his disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus therefore went up a mountain, where he sat down with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up the hill, and sat there with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus went up into the mountain, and was sitting there with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />So Jesus went up to a mountain, and there He sat down with his disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/6-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=1733" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/424.htm" title="424: anēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come up, go up, ascend. From ana and erchomai; to ascend.">went up</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3735.htm" title="3735: oros (N-ANS) -- A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).">mountain</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: ekathēto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">sat down</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither."></a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētōn (N-GMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>Now the Jewish Feast of the Passover was near.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Matthew 5:1</a></span><br />When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Mark 3:13</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12</a></span><br />In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Matthew 14:23</a></span><br />After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-46.htm">Mark 6:46</a></span><br />After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Luke 9:28</a></span><br />About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1</a></span><br />After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Mark 9:2</a></span><br />After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Luke 9:10</a></span><br />Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Matthew 15:29</a></span><br />Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Mark 7:31</a></span><br />Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a></span><br />Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-20</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17</a></span><br />Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a></b></br> When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Matthew 14:23</a></b></br> And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Matthew 15:29</a></b></br> And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/4-33.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/21-37.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/john/6-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/john/4-21.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Mountainside</a> <a href="/john/4-6.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/john/2-14.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/john/4-6.htm">Sitting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/6-8.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/john/6-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/7-53.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/songs/2-14.htm">Mountainside</a> <a href="/john/6-10.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/john/6-10.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Sitting</a><div class="vheading2">John 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-1.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-15.htm">Thereupon the people would have made him king;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-16.htm">but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-26.htm">reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-32.htm">declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">66. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-66.htm">Many disciples depart from him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">68. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">Peter confesses him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">70. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-70.htm">Judas is a devil.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Jesus went up on the mountain</b><br>This phrase indicates a deliberate action by Jesus to ascend a mountain, a setting often associated with significant biblical events and divine encounters. Mountains in Scripture are places of revelation and teaching, such as Mount Sinai where Moses received the Law (Exodus 19) and the Mount of Transfiguration (<a href="/matthew/17.htm">Matthew 17:1-9</a>). The mountain setting here may symbolize a place of teaching and revelation, preparing for the miraculous feeding of the 5,000. Geographically, this event occurs near the Sea of Galilee, a region known for its hills and mountains, providing a natural amphitheater for Jesus' teachings.<p><b>and sat down</b><br>In Jewish culture, sitting was the traditional posture for a teacher or rabbi when instructing disciples. This act signifies Jesus assuming the role of a teacher, ready to impart wisdom and guidance. It reflects a position of authority and readiness to engage with His followers. This posture is consistent with other instances in the Gospels where Jesus sits to teach, such as in the Sermon on the Mount (<a href="/matthew/5.htm">Matthew 5:1</a>).<p><b>with His disciples</b><br>The presence of the disciples highlights the intimate relationship between Jesus and His followers. They are often depicted as learners and witnesses to His ministry, tasked with understanding and later spreading His teachings. This setting provides a context for Jesus to prepare His disciples for the upcoming miracle and to deepen their understanding of His mission. The disciples' presence also emphasizes the communal aspect of Jesus' ministry, where teaching and miracles are shared experiences that strengthen their faith and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches about the Kingdom of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mountain.htm">The Mountain</a></b><br>A place of retreat and teaching, often associated with significant biblical events and revelations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who are being taught and prepared for their future ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_the_mountain.htm">The Significance of the Mountain</a></b><br>Mountains in Scripture often symbolize a place of divine encounter and revelation. Reflect on how you can create "mountain moments" in your life for spiritual growth and revelation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_as_teacher.htm">Jesus as Teacher</a></b><br>Jesus sitting down to teach His disciples signifies His role as a rabbi. Consider how you can sit at the feet of Jesus through regular Bible study and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_retreat.htm">The Importance of Retreat</a></b><br>Jesus often withdrew to solitary places to pray and teach. Evaluate how you can incorporate times of retreat and solitude in your life to deepen your relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discipleship_and_community.htm">Discipleship and Community</a></b><br>Jesus' interaction with His disciples on the mountain underscores the importance of community in spiritual growth. Engage with a community of believers for mutual encouragement and learning.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_pray_for.htm">What did Jesus pray for during His ministry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_ruth_show_about_god.htm">Do you accept the peace I leave with you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_manifest_presence_of_god.htm">What is the Manifest Presence of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_christian_worldview.htm">What defines a Christian worldview?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">A mountain.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">the mountain,</span> or, perhaps, the <span class= "ital">hill-country</span> on the east shore of the sea. See the parallel passages.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Jesus went up into the mountain;</span> <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. the high ground which everywhere surrounded the lake. The same expression, <span class="greek">εἰς τὸ ὄρος</span>, occurs very frequently in the synoptist Gospels (<a href="/mark/3-13.htm">Mark 3:13</a>; <a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Matthew 5:1</a>; <a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Matthew 14:23</a>). This last passage is an interesting confirmation of our text. The usage implies on the part of the four evangelists familiar acquaintance with the scenery. <span class="cmt_word">And there he sat</span> <span class="cmt_word">down</span> <span class="cmt_word">with</span> <span class="cmt_word">his disciples</span>. From this elevation they would see the gathering multitudes streaming from different points and meeting on the pebbly beach, asking each other where was the Master? and whither had the Prophet, the Healer, fled? Women and little children are in the crowd (<a href="/matthew/14-21.htm">Matthew 14:21</a>). Weiss, who argues that the main features of the narrative are deeply imbedded in all the traditions, summarily disposes of the later accounts of the similar event recited by Mark (<a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Mark 8:1-11</a>) and Matthew (<a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Matthew 15:32-38</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/6-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went up</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(anēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_424.htm">Strong's 424: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come up, go up, ascend. From ana and erchomai; to ascend.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mountain</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄρος</span> <span class="translit">(oros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3735.htm">Strong's 3735: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">sat down</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκάθητο</span> <span class="translit">(ekathēto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disciples.</span><br /><span class="grk">μαθητῶν</span> <span class="translit">(mathētōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> </span><span class="str2">A learner, disciple, pupil. 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